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Formosa thoughts
There's always lots going on in the world of Formosa. We'd like to share some of our latest news and thoughts with you...


Planning a Garden Makeover for Spring? Start This Autumn
If you would love to enjoy a transformed garden next summer, now is a good time to begin the conversation. A considered garden takes time to design, plan and build, and starting early gives you room to make decisions with confidence.

Johanna Pẽna
Oct 152 min read


It’s Raining. Does Your Garden Still Look Good From Inside?
Garden view from inside at night time On a day like today here in London, the garden is probably being enjoyed through the window. A cup of coffee in the kitchen, a glance up from the desk, a few minutes watching the rain from the sofa. And that raises a useful design question: does your garden still give you something to enjoy when you’re not sitting in it? When planning a garden, it’s natural to picture summer. The doors are open, friends are coming over, and the terrace is

Johanna Pẽna
Oct 73 min read


A "Godzilla" El Niño Is Coming. Is Your Garden Ready?
Godzilla El Niño is coming You may have seen the headlines this week reporting on a developing El Niño event so strong that scientists are calling it "Godzilla," potentially one of the most powerful on record. The Met Office says it increases the chances of wetter, stormier conditions across the UK and north-west Europe this autumn and winter, and London, in particular, is being flagged as exposed on multiple fronts: storm surges pushing up the tidal Thames, swollen rivers an

Johanna Pẽna
Sep 183 min read


Formosa Landscapes win BALI National Landscape Award for Harvist Road
We're delighted and honoured to win a British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) National Landscape Award for our Harvist Road garden.

Johanna Pẽna
Sep 153 min read


"Do We Really Need a Garden Design? We Already Know What We Want."
It's one of the most common things we hear from new clients, and it's completely understandable: you've been living in the garden for years, you know exactly what's wrong with it, and you have a clear picture in your head of the pergola, the paving, the planting. So why pay for a design phase at all? Here's the honest answer. What you're picturing and what actually gets built are rarely the same thing Knowing you want "a bigger patio, some steps down to the lawn, and a pergol

Johanna Pẽna
Aug 73 min read


How Much Does a Luxury Garden Redesign Really Cost in London in 2026?
The real cost of a luxury garden redesign in London

Johanna Pẽna
Jul 273 min read


The Magic of Greenery in Outdoor Dining: Creating a Lively and Inviting Space
Create a lively and inviting outdoor dining space

Johanna Pẽna
Jul 29, 20256 min read


From Dreams to Reality: How Professional Garden Design Transforms Your Home
Explore how investing in good garden design can transform your home.

Johanna Pẽna
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Formosa Landscapes win BALI National Landscape Award
We're delighted and honoured to win a prestigious British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) award at our very first attempt.

Johanna Pẽna
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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